Post-secondary Bursary and Award Applications

For cadets who will be attending post secondary school in the fall, we are now accepting applications for the following bursaries:

5 Cyclone Sponsoring Committee Bursaries

Bursaries available: Two bursaries available ($1500 and $1000) for graduating cadets who are registered to a University or College program for the 2020/21 year. To qualify, you must:

• have been in the air cadet program for a minimum of four years by the end of this training year
• be a current member of 5 Cyclone
• hold the rank of Flight Sergeant or higher
• have shown exemplary deportment and participation in the Squadron.

(Proof of registration will be required prior to receiving your bursary)

To apply:  Submit an essay of 500-1000 words explaining how Air Cadets will help you to succeed in your chosen study/career path.

Applications must be submitted to chair@5cycloneaircadets.ca no later than 15-May, 2020.

Provincial Awards

Quebec and Ottawa Valley study bursary: One $500 bursary is available for cadets who will be attending post secondary education in the 2020-21 school year.

Chairman’s Award: The Chairman’s Award is the highest recognition to be awarded to a cadet by the Quebec and Ottawa Valley Provincial Committee. The recipient becomes the spokesperson for the cadets of the Quebec and Ottawa Valley and will be called during the year to participate in various events during his/her year of tenure.

​To Apply: Applications for Provincial Awards must be submitted to chair@5cycloneaircadets.ca no later than 15-May, 2020.

National Awards

The Air cadet league of Canada has extended the deadline for submission for National Awards until 1 June, 2020.  They have also recognized that getting all required signatures may be difficult and will accept applications even if cadets are unable to get them all.

To Apply: submit the ACC64 form and as many supporting documents as possible to leaguehq@aircadetleague.com.  Applications must be received no later than 1-June, 2020.

More information and application forms are available at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Hxcx0EjFtd-oyxpIoa6fkVn8JFc-OosZ?usp=sharing

Contact chair@5cycloneaircadets.ca with any questions